Best hotels in Manila

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The bustling city of Manila, with an overall population of roughly 12 million, is known as the Pearl of the Orient as it was and still is a vital route for Pacific sea trade. Located on the eastern shore of Manila bay, the city is the economic and cultural capital of the country, housing the Philippines most historic and holy sites. This ancient city, along with its stellar beaches, has become a major tourist hub and is rapidly growing. And with over a million tourists coming to Manila every year, the city is no stranger to tourism and is quite hospitable. You can find the best Manila hotels with Hotels.com, which offers visitors a comprehensive hotel comparison of all Manila hotels. Hotels.com also hosts a slew of authentic guest reviews and even numerous real-time photos of the various hotels, rooms and surrounding area in Manila, allowing visitors to make a well-informed decision and find the right accommodation that fits their budget and preference.

What's Manila Like?

If you plan on touring the city, there is no better place to start than the walled city of Intramuros, the oldest district in Manila and its historic center. Within the walls of Intramuros, one can find the San Agustin Museum as well as the San Agustin Church, which has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site owing to its existence since colonial times. The museum was originally a monastery used by the Augustinians. Rizal Park is a historical landmark and used to be the execution ground for the Spaniards. Measuring at just about half a square kilometer, the park is located just outside the ways of Intramuros and overlooks the scenic Manila Bay area. Another not-so-historic major tourist attraction is Manila's Mall of Asia, slated as the biggest urban shopping complex in all of Asia - that's right the whole of Asia!

Getting Around Manila

Being a major metropolis, there is no shortage of ways to get around the city and its surrounding areas. You can use any of the various mass transit options, hire a cab, or travel in one of the city's moving icons, the Jeepney. A small bit of advice, taxicabs can be a bit of a let-down in terms of pricing and honesty, so it is best to haggle out the price before you get in one. But, if you prefer old-school travel you can always hitch a ride on one of the Spanish-era horse drawn carriages! So, plan your latest trip with and book your Manila hotels with Hotels.com!